You're My HIRO-ki

Hiroki Kuroda was the hero of New York City last night as he pitched a complete game shutout against the Texas Rangers. He also flirted with a no hitter through 6 innings. The Texas Rangers have been shutout only two times prior this season. Once on June 6 by Bartolo Colon and on July 14 by Felix Hernandez. The Rangers' offense is one of the most deadly in all of baseball. With big bats in the middle of lineup such as Josh Hamilton and Adrian Beltre and speed at the top of lineup like Elvis Andrus.

Kuroda has been a huge signing for the Yankees this season. In the off season Kuroda joined the team after signing a 1 year deal worth $10 Million. The Yankees' rotation has been struggling and injury contaminated the entire season, but Kuroda has shown he can pitch in both the American and National League. The 37 year old has a 3.06 ERA over 159 innings pitched earning him 11 wins and picking up 121 strikeouts over that span.

Kuroda was hitting in the low to mid 90's on the radar gun last night and was doing it with accuracy. He contemplated retirement in the off season, but I think he can pitch for many more years.